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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,271.29, 462,671.87 and 182,309.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,271.29, 462,671.87 and 182,309.54 is: 251,585.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,271.29 : 462,671.87 = 182,309.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,271.29/462,671.87 = 182,309.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,271.29x = 462,671.87 × 182,309.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,271.29x = 84,349,492,565.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,349,492,565.73/335,271.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,585.79

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